In November 2019, I was in Munich for a training course and took the opportunity to see Calexico live. It was a joint tour with Iron & Wine, and my younger brother had already introduced me to Sam Bean, the man behind Iron & Wine, years ago. I have to admit that when I first heard his songs, I wasn't really that impressed. Live, however, his songs have a completely different intensity, which is best heard on his 2002 debut album The Creek Drank the Cradle.
The debut is simply instrumented with guitar and banjo, which, however, provide an excellent foundation for his deep and soft voice. Musically, he is influenced by early Neil Young, when he picked up the acoustic guitar. In the second part, clear references to Nick Drake can be heard. For me, this is his most coherent album, as he has become increasingly drawn to jazz over time and does not shy away from electronic means.
Iron & Wine - An Angry Blade
Iron & Wine - Faded From The Winter
Iron & Wine - Weary Memory
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